The government is constantly working to improve the conditions for the import / transit of grain to the markets of the Member States of the European Union. Recently, there have been signals from market operators about the need to clarify the proper issuance of relevant permits.

Today, according to the European Commission's Communication on Ukraine-EU Solidarity Roads, EU legislation does not require any veterinary or phytosanitary certificates, both for grain import and for transit through EU countries. As a measure of the national control program, EU Member States may take samples to verify compliance with EU import and market presence requirements. At the same time, such control actions should be based on risk analysis, be proportionate and non-discriminatory.

The European Commission notes that currently, unfortunately, such checks can take several days and vary depending on checkpoints and EU Member States. The EC also draws attention to the fact that delays not only create obstacles to the rapid transportation of goods, but also lead to the additional costs for traders and transport operators.

If there are confirmed facts related to illegal delays in the import / transit of grain to the markets of EU Member States, the Ministry of Economy should be informed immediately.

Reference source: Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine